India's Jasprit Bumrah has cemented his position as one of cricket's greatest fast bowlers with an impressive performance in the ongoing Test series against Australia. With career-threatening back problems in the past, the 31-year-old has surpassed Kapil Dev to become India's leading Test wicket-taker in Australia. Former players and opponents alike have praised Bumrah for his skill and dominance on the field, with some even considering him to be one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time.
KL Rahul has been in exceptional form for the India National Cricket Team during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 20924-25. Former players Sunil Gavaskar and Matthew Hayden have praised his technique and concentration, comparing him to top batsmen like Kane Williamson. Despite frustrating rain breaks and Steve Smith's stunning catch, Rahul's knock of 84 runs helped India avoid a follow on against Australia in the third test. However, questions arise about Rishabh Pant's form in the series.
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet and Google, showed his love for cricket and admiration for Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah by reacting to a viral clip of Bumrah's witty response to a reporter's question. This caught the attention of Elon Musk, who joined the conversation with a simple one-word comment. Pichai and Google India then went a step further, declaring their admiration for Bumrah's batting skills and calling him a "game-changing" player.
India's incredible victories and exhilarating draws at The Gabba in Brisbane have solidified its reputation as one of the most difficult venues for visiting teams in cricket lore. From the historic series win in 2021 to the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, The Gabba continues to bring out the best in India, showcasing their strong spirit of resilience and determination. Even in the ongoing series, relative newcomer Akash Deep and seasoned campaigner Jasprit Bumrah displayed this never-say-die attitude, reminding the world of India's incredible bench strength and their ability to thrive in tough situations. The rain on Day 5 may have hindered a potential victory, but India's unwavering determination has kept their hopes alive in both the BGT and the World Test Championship.
Google and Tesla CEOs Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk reacted to a viral video featuring Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, who cheekily told a reporter to "Google" his batting skills. Pichai admitted he did just that, while Musk added a simple "Nice" comment. Pichai also suggested they watch a South Africa vs India match together someday. As Pichai once shared his childhood dream of becoming a cricketer, his love for the sport is no secret.
The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane has been plagued with rain, with only 58 overs bowled on the fourth day. With India struggling at 213-9, it looked like a follow-on was inevitable until a heroic stand from tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep. Their partnership took India to 252-9 and avoided the follow-on, setting the match on course for a soggy draw. However, Australia will still have to take one more wicket on the fifth day and make a decision on whether to declare or bat again, with the risk of losing the match if India can chase down the target.
Star Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah takes over the top spot from Ravichandran Ashwin in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle with 66 wickets. As he continues to shine in the ongoing India-Australia Test series, Bumrah's impressive wicket tally has surpassed Ashwin's record of 63 wickets. The pacer is now on track to break Ashwin's record for most wickets taken by an Indian in a WTC cycle if he takes six more wickets in the next two matches.
A stump mic moment during the third Test match between India and Australia caught the attention of viewers as Nathan Lyon asked Jasprit Bumrah why he was batting ahead of Mohammed Siraj. In response, Bumrah told Lyon that it's a mystery as to why he was promoted, with fellow commentator Harbhajan Singh also questioning the decision. Despite a strong partnership between Bumrah and Akash Deep, the latter's dismissal by Travis Head may prove troublesome for Australia as they look to push for a win on day five, especially with one bowler down due to injury.
In a crucial point of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Team India's KL Rahul praised the impressive display of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on the fourth day of the Brisbane Test against Australia. Jadeja's gritty 77 runs off 123 balls, along with support from Rahul himself and tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, helped India avoid a follow-on and finish the day at 252/9. Despite facing a strong 405/7 on Day 2 led by Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith (101), Jadeja's solid technique and consistent performance proved invaluable for India.
Ravindra Jadeja joined KL Rahul on day four of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba in Brisbane. Despite facing criticism for his selection, Rahul praised Jadeja’s vital contribution to avoid the follow-on and keep India’s hopes of a draw alive. The two built a crucial 67-run partnership for the sixth wicket, with Jadeja scoring 70-80 runs with the tail. Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah then further solidified India’s stance in the match, leaving the visitors with a fighting chance heading into the final day of play.